How far is Pittsfield, NH from Nashua, NH?

The driving distance from Pittsfield, NH to Nashua, NH is about 45 miles (72.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38 miles (61.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
45.03 mi
00h 56m
Flight
38.04 mi
61.22 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.04 mi
Kilometers
61.22 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.03 mi
Kilometers
72.47 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nashua
Tue, May 12, 6:31 PM EDT
Return by in Pittsfield
Tue, May 12, 7:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsfield
2026-05-12T17:35
Arrive Nashua
Tue, May 12, 6:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pittsfield
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
South Hooksett
NH

Census-designated place in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

From Pittsfield
22.6 mi
00h 28m
To Nashua
22.5 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsfield and Nashua.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pittsfield and Nashua.

  1. 1

    Start on Barnstead Road

    19 m · 2 sec · Barnstead Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Depot Street

    703 ft · 20 sec · Depot Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Elm Street

    141 m · 15 sec · Elm Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Main Street

    814 ft · 23 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Concord Hill Road

    147 m · 14 sec · Concord Hill Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Crescent Street

    145 m · 14 sec · Crescent Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Loudon Road

    1607 ft · 47 sec · Loudon Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Suncook Valley Highway

    856 ft · 18 sec · Suncook Valley Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Suncook Valley Road

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Suncook Valley Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Suncook Valley Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Suncook Valley Highway

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Epsom Circle

    58 m · 5 sec · Suncook Valley Highway

  12. 12

    Exit the rotary onto Suncook Valley Highway

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Suncook Valley Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Route 28

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Route 28

  14. 14

    Continue on Pinewood Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Pinewood Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Allenstown Road

    1480 ft · 39 sec · Allenstown Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Hooksett Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Hooksett Road

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Hooksett Village

    77 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto College Park Drive

    2332 ft · 1 min · College Park Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    1272 ft · 39 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Riverside Street

    1560 ft · 57 sec · Riverside Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West River Road

    1787 ft · 44 sec · West River Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Hackett Hill Road

    1333 ft · 35 sec · Hackett Hill Road

  23. 23

    Take the ramp right

    128 m · 11 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    2636 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Continue on I 93 South

    1211 ft · 30 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike

    1.6 km · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    8.2 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    13.6 mi · 17 min · Everett Turnpike

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 130: Hollis

    1279 ft · 31 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on NH 130 East: Nashua

    73 m · 8 sec

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Broad Street

  32. 32

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Amherst Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Amherst Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Main Street

    8 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsfield and Nashua.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
34 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Everett Turnpike
22.8 mi · 51%
Suncook Valley Highway
6.07 mi · 13%
Suncook Valley Road
4.32 mi · 10%
Pinewood Road
3.15 mi · 7%
Hooksett Road
2.18 mi · 5%
Route 28
1.27 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Everett Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

13.6 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
38 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Hooksett
00h 28m from Pittsfield
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pittsfield and Sunny near Nashua.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pittsfield to Nashua?

The road trip is about 45 miles (72.5 km) and usually takes 00h 56m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

South Hooksett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.6 miles from Pittsfield and 22.5 miles from Nashua.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 38 miles (61.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.27 one way or $12.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pittsfield and Sunny near Nashua.

Stop Ideas Near South Hooksett

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Hooksett, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Hooksett.

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

5 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

22 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Nashua, NH

27 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Exeter station

39 mi away
60 Lincoln Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsfield and Nashua. Straight-line distance: 38.04 mi (61.22 km).

Pittsfield

#1 Pittsfield

Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

Population4,143
Coordinates43.3059100, -71.3242300
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Nashua

#2 Nashua

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

Population89,167
Coordinates42.7653700, -71.4675700
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Start: Barnstead Road (-71.324232, 43.305911)
End: Main Street (-71.467542, 42.765332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.59 gal
6.02 L · about $6.27
Round trip
$12.55
3.18 gal · 12.04 L
Estimated CO2
14.1 kg one way
Round trip: 28.3 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.27 $12.55
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.09 $14.17
Premium $4.86 $7.72 $15.45
Diesel $6.00 $9.54 $19.07

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Hampshire · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsfield and Nashua. The current time is 17:35:03.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.